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Irene Grygas Obituary

Grygas, Irene SCHENECTADY Irene Grygas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 5, at the age of 95. Irene was predeceased by her husband, Joseph John Grygas; her brothers, Zygmunt Chojecki, Buddy Chojecki and Tony Chojecki; and sisters, Silvia Hutchins, Helen Galka and Emily Buono. She is survived by her son, Joseph John (Vicki) Grygas III of Colonie; her daughter, Gail Marie (Paul) Marcklinger of Albany; by her three grandchildren, Jillian Lynn Grygas, Katy Rose (Joseph F. Hanson, fiance) Kirkendall and Joseph John Grygas, IV; niece, Carole Yuille; her special niece and nephew, Trudey and Paul Chojecki and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, 10 a.m. at Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State St., Schenectady. Interment will follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Family and friends may call on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Irene's memory to a charity of your choice. For full obituary, please visit sbfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Sep. 6 to Sep. 7, 2012.

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Michael Ward

September 8, 2012

Joe, I am Sorry, for your loss.

ANNETTE THORPE

September 7, 2012

Joe and family, Your mom was a beautiful wonderful woman who was always smiling. Please accept my sympathy.

Dorothy & Jim Britt

September 7, 2012

Dear Gail, Mark, Katie and Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts in prayers. May God Bless you and bring you comfort and peace.
With sincere sympathy,
Jim and Dorothy Britt

September 7, 2012

Gail,
We are sorry to hear of your mother's passing.
Andrea & Jim Papandrea

Chris Frederick

September 6, 2012

The memories you hold will keep Mom with you for always. All our love to the whole family.

Linda Butler

September 6, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

September 6, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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